Understanding In Vitro and In Vivo Toxicology Testing for Chemicals

Understanding In Vitro and In Vivo Toxicology Testing for Chemicals

2018-02-11
Both in vitro and in vivo methods are routinely used by industries and regulatory authorit Read More.

Are There Thresholds for Non-genotoxic and Genotoxic Carcinogens?

Are There Thresholds for Non-genotoxic and Genotoxic Carcinogens?

2018-01-03
A carcinogen is a substance or agent capable of causing cancer. A carcinogen can be furthe Read More.

What Is Point of Departure (POD) and How to Use It to Calculate Toxicological Reference Dose (RfD)

What Is Point of Departure (POD) and How to Use It to Calculate Toxicological Reference Dose (RfD)

2017-04-06
In toxicology, point of departure (POD) is defined as the point on a toxicological do Read More.

How to Use ECETOC TRA Tool Part II: Consumer Exposure Estimation and Health Risk Assessment

How to Use ECETOC TRA Tool Part II: Consumer Exposure Estimation and Health Risk Assessment

2017-02-09
Consumers may be directly or indirectly exposed to certain chemical substances from the pr Read More.

How to Use ECETOC TRA Tool Part I: Worker Health Risk Assessment

How to Use ECETOC TRA Tool Part I: Worker Health Risk Assessment

2016-12-19
ECETOC's Targeted Risk Assessment  tool (ECETOC TRA) is a free tool developed by the  Read More.

How to Calculate Derived Minimal Effect Level (DMEL)

How to Calculate Derived Minimal Effect Level (DMEL)

2016-09-04
Derived minimal effect level (DMEL)  is defined as a level of exposure below whi Read More.

How to Modify Dose Descriptors to A Correct Starting Point

How to Modify Dose Descriptors to A Correct Starting Point

2016-08-10
When calculating derived no-effect level (DNEL), it is very important to convert certain&n Read More.

Definition of Toxicological Dose Descriptors (LD50, LC50, EC50, NOAEL, LOAEL, etc)

Definition of Toxicological Dose Descriptors (LD50, LC50, EC50, NOAEL, LOAEL, etc)

2016-06-17
In toxicology and eco-toxicology, dose descriptor is the term used to identify the relatio Read More.

How to Derive Derived No-Effect Level (DNEL)

How to Derive Derived No-Effect Level (DNEL)

2016-06-14
Derived No-Effect Level (DNEL) is defined as the level of chemical exposure above whi Read More.

Toxicokinetics

Toxicokinetics

2016-04-26
Toxicokinetics(TK) is essentially the study of how a substance gets into the body and Read More.

Carcinogenicity

Carcinogenicity

2016-04-26
A carcinogen is a chemical substance or a mixture of chemical substances that induces canc Read More.

Reproductive and Developmental Toxicity

Reproductive and Developmental Toxicity

2016-04-25
Reproductive toxicity is defined as adverse effects of a chemical substance on sexual func Read More.

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